Convert perch to furlong
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Furlong
1 perch = 0.025 fur
Example: convert 15 perch to fur:
15 perch = 15 × 0.025 fur = 0.375 fur
Perch to Furlong Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.